An exciting opportunity to lead our First Nations Branch in the State Library's Cairns based office.
In this role you will lead State Library's partnerships with Indigenous Councils to deliver place based, community lead programs and services through their Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs).
You will be a leader of influence, initiating, growing and sustaining partnerships and thinking creatively to maximise local impact by delivering transformational programs and services through IKCs.
Bringing your experiences working with First Nations people and communities to leverage opportunities as and to play an important role on the senior leadership team to deliver on the Library's Strategic Plan.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Arts/Culture/Heritage
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/SLQ541370
Closing date 22-Feb-2024
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Contact person Louise Denoon
Contact details 38429156
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This role is an identified role under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
This is an exiting opportunity to join State Library of Queensland where you will directly contribute to the delivery of place based community lead programs and services delivered through Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs). Supported by a team of direct reports, this role leads the Library's partnership with Indigenous Councils and is based in the beautiful city of Cairns.
The position works with a high level of autonomy reporting directly to the Executive Director, Community Partnerships. You should be a highly motivated and self-driven individual who can bring your experience in working with First Nation communities and organisations. You will have exceptional leadership skills and lead with inspiration, foster collaboration and drive results as you work towards delivering on State Library's strategic priorities.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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